John

Pimpinella

John V. Pimpinella of Cliffside Park, NJ passed away Friday, November 20, 2015 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 25, 1926, he was the ninth child of Luigi and Carmela (Ferraiuolo) Pimpinella. John retired from the International Longshoremen's Association in 1988 after 40 years.

He is predeceased by his eight siblings, brother-in-law and sister-in-law James and Marline "Dolly" Manolio whom he loved and missed very much.

John married Agnes (Sarafian) on September 4, 1949 and spent 66 years building a beautiful family, of which he was the backbone, heart and soul.

John is survived by his loving wife, Agnes, his children; John (Bernadette), Karen (Dominick) Maturo, and Louis (Darlene). John is also survived by his seven amazing grandchildren; Robert (Megan), Lauren, Adrienne, Cynthia, Louis, Alison, and Michael. John was blessed to enjoy his great-grandson John Travers.

He is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Aldo and Dian Sanzari, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

In addition to spending to spending time with his family, John was an active member of the Cliffside Park Men's Club where he played "squali" with the boys. John was the patriarch of "Vino Famiglia", and could be found raising his glass to good friends and family.

He was a loyal fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and dedicated Cliffside Park Babe Ruth League coach.

Please join his family in celebration of his life at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park, NJ. The family will be welcoming visitors Sunday, November 22 from 6p-8p and Monday, November 23 from 3p-8p. He will be laid to rest on Tuesday, November 24, with a 10a mass at Our Lady of Grace in Fairview, NJ followed by Madonna Mausoleum.